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a wolf whistle

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a wolf whistle

a whistle (= high sound that is made by blowing air through the lips) that some men do when they see a woman who is sexually attractive She'll get a few wolf whistles if she walks through town in those shorts. (British & Australian)

See cry wolf, keep the wolf from the door

See also: whistle, wolf